User Lists in Boston, MA Metro

Boston's awesome tacosphere cleaves into two camps: no-frills taquerias or their city-slicking translations. This is a paean to the latter (though we adore the former), places where you can get your juices-running-down-your-chin Mexican fix alongside fine drink and company. Dare we say it? Taco is the new black.

(Photo: Green Street by Christine Liu)

Whether your pet is more robust hiking companion or twee dress-up doll, there are plenty of Boston spots--beyond the city's open spaces--that offer a welcoming woof to dogs and their owners. Take your pooch out on the town, where you can socialize, treat and butt-sniff with the best of them.

(Photo: Christine Liu)

If you want to look good on a budget?and we're talking swanky hair services?you need the skinny on the best salons for cheap haircuts in Boston. Sure the economy's seen better days, but our looks won't suffer for it, and neither will yours. For clever Bostonians keeping up appearances, here are 5 Boston salons with striking deals. (Photo: Christian Pichler on flickr)

For fans of the Boston Marathon, the world's oldest annual marathon race course, there's serious grit and victory--for runners and spectators alike. Carb loads, Monday brunches and athletic massages? Don't mind if we do. If you're watching, take full advantage of your Patriot's Day and enjoy 26.2-mile's worth of festivities. And if you're racing? Best of luck keeping that chafing to a minimum. We love you.

Want a vacation from our fair city, but don't have the time, or the money (or both)? There's still plenty of ways to escape Boston within, well, Boston. Sounds tricky, but we've figured out a few maneuvers that you can use when you're looking for a little refresher without dragging out your passport and emptying your wallet.

Unlimited food is a titillating concept--liberated loin-girding for a fixed cost, sign me up! But when going all-you-can-eat, we expect really good food and a lot of it. (No gloppy unlimited quesadillas or $80 omelet bar here.) These picks in Boston fit squarely in the sweet spot, offering a generous, fabulous meal that satisfies the palate and calls for your most tasteful stretchy pants.

(Photo: Charcuterie bar at Sel de la Terre by Tiffany Mah)

Where to kick back, relax and watch your favorite team.

It's a once in a lifetime event, we help you enjoy it.

It's a once in a lifetime event, we help you enjoy it!

During baseball season in Boston, the restaurants and bars near Fenway Park truly become Red Sox Nation. Sox fans looking for cold beer and shiny televisions flock to the many nearby restaurants, bars and clubs. No matter your pre- or post-game desires, we've got you covered on the best places for food and drink near Fenway Park.

(Photo: Dave Kaminsky)